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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.89, 651.09 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.89, 651.09 and 228.48 is: 342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.89 : 651.09 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.89/651.09 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.89x = 651.09 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.89x = 148,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,761.04/434.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.07

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